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John Y. Lee, Korean War hero who interpreted for MacArthur, dies at 95
SEOUL, May 03 (AJU PRESS) – John Y. Lee, a Korean War hero famous for serving as an interpreter for Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the 1950 Incheon Landing Operation, died in Atalanta, the U.S., on Wednesday (local time). He was 95. The Korean-born U.S. lawyer received the U.S. Legion of Merit in April 1952 from then-President Harry S. Truman for his service in many crucial battles during the 1950-53 war. He also won the St. Maurice Medal from the U.S. National Infantry Associa
May 3, 2024
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[INTERVIEW] Creating robots designed to free people from work
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Inside the headquarters of South Korean robotics technology company ROBOTIS, located in southwestern Seoul, a scene reminiscent of science fiction unfolds. Tower-shaped service robots silently roam the campus, delivering drinks and snacks to employees. On the main wall in the lobby, the company motto reads: "Freedom from Work." The autonomous service robots seen here are called "Gaemi" (meaning "ant" in Korean). Both the
April 8, 2024